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Chemical Safety and CoSHH Advisor
Hinkley Point C, Somerset
Long Term, Full time
£285 PAYE to £390 UMBRELLA per day
Job Title:
Chemical Safety and CoSHH Advisor
Description & Background:
We're seeking a skilled Chemical Safety and CoSHH Advisor to join the Hinkley Point C project, one of Europe's largest construction sites. You'll provide high-quality technical advice on chemical management, supporting safety, health, fire, and environment functions. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the site's transition to COMAH regulation as the power station approaches commissioning.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and assure site chemical inventory for regulatory compliance
- Develop safe chemical storage arrangements for COMAH site operations
- Assess contractor requests for new chemical products
- Coach contract partners to meet HPC's high chemical safety standards
- Identify hazards requiring additional mitigation measures
- Support implementation of improved chemical management systems
- Provide technical advice to emergency response teams
- Help develop Chemical Management Community of Best Practice
- Support specialists in risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Experience Required:
- Degree or equivalent in chemistry or similar discipline
- Formal training in chemical risk assessment (at least P304)
- Experience managing chemicals on busy sites
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in challenging situations
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities
- Broad knowledge of chemical hazards and mitigation
- Understanding of relevant regulations and guidance
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in construction environments
- Knowledge of waste classification and hazardous waste management
- Environmental management and toxicology assessment experience
- DSEAR assessment experience
- Process safety background
- Proficiency in workflow management software, PowerBI and GIS
- HAZMAT spill and environmental emergency response expertise
Salary, Hours and Location:
- £285 PAYE to £390 UMBRELLA per day
- Long term, Full-time position
- Site-based at Hinkley Point C, Somerset
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to develop expertise in chemical risk management within a dynamic major infrastructure project. We value collaborative team players who can maintain high safety standards while working in a fast-paced environment.
